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The sense of a beginning : Bakhtinian dialogic criticism on 'the gospel' in Mark.
No full textContemporary literary approaches have caused paradigm shifts in Biblical Studies in the last two decades as it appears in a great deal of Markan studies using narrative, reader-response, deconstructive, feminist, and new historicist approaches. However, literary studies on the Gospel of Mark have not taken into account theoretical questions underlying those approaches. As a result biblical critics are driven by new trends without ever having a chance to examine the critical baggage of the approaches. Consequently, there is a gap of communication between the old and the new one. Therefore this thesis is an attempt to meet the need of enhancing the quality of critical endeavour in biblical studies. In the light of most recent competing critical theories of literature, the first contribution of this thesis is the methodological finding that Bakhtinian dialogic criticism contains the most profound philosophical and practical foundations for solving some crucial theoretical problems in contemporary literary theories. It is a critique to a Saussurian linguistic system of language which becomes the very foundation of modern and postmodern literary criticism. Bakhtinian literary theory shifts the foundation of literary criticism on linguistic signs into the creative activity of the socio-cultural production of human communication. The shift into socio-cultural reality of language communication makes the notion of 'genre' very important to unlock the problem of text and context in literary studies. Since the Gospel of Mark has fascinated most literary critics in Biblical Studies, the problem of 'genre' of this gospel is chosen as the focus of this study. Secondly, as no agreement is reached as to what 'genre' the Gospel of Mark belongs, this thesis makes its contribution to the discussion by locating the problem of 'genre' of Mark in the context of genre theories and argues that the Bakhtinian suggestion to find genre in the socio-cultural sphere by analysing artistic intercourse between narrative agents in Mark has freed the competing analysis from the unresolved problem between the kerygmatic (content oriented) approach and the analogical (form oriented) approach. To achieve finding 'genre' in the socio-cultural sphere, this thesis focuses on Bakhtinian analysis of the process of artistic intercourse between narrative agents. The narrative communicative interrelationships between narrative agents is constructed in this thesis as a 'stereophonic' Bakhtinian model of dialogic communication. This model is an original contribution of this thesis for revising the traditional two dimensional model of narrative communication. Based on this dialogical model of communication, a special role is given to the Bakhtinian 'author-creator' in the realization process of genre through the interaction of polyphonic voices. Through the interaction of voices of the author-artist and the hero we are led to discover a relatively stable type of portraying and controlling reality in Mark, known as the genre of Roman 'satire'. The closest literary affinity is Satyrica by Petronius. This narrative strategy of 'satire' in Mark has its root in the prophetic discourse of the Old Testament which is saturating the speech of the narrator, John the Immerser, the centurion, the people, and even Jesus. Finally, the whole search for Markan 'genre' culminates in the analysis of the realization of genre through the analysis of Bakhtinian chronotope. The reality of the genre of Mark is its social reality that is in its role as dpxrj/ 'beginning'. As the Gospel of Mark proclaims itself as 'a beginning', it defines its claim of socio-cultural 'authority' in early Christianity. It is this 'sense of beginning' which enables the narrating and the narrated world of Mark to interact dialogically
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny: How to be a liberal with Ian Dunt
No full textOn this Democracy Sausage Extra, Ian Dunt - host of the Oh God, What Now? podcast and author of How to be a liberal - joins Mark Kenny to discuss the history of liberal thought, how it has shaped present day politics, and the origins of the ‘culture wars’. Have the culture wars emerged out of the failures of liberalism? Why haven’t contemporary political actors done more to protect people from prejudice and the tyranny of the majority? And is liberalism a natural corollary to democracy? On this Democracy Sausage Extra, author, political journalist and broadcaster Ian Dunt joins Professor Mark Kenny to discuss the history of political thought, present day politics, and liberalism’s trajectory
[Interview with Mark Lane in Playboy Magazine #3]
No full textPoor quality photocopies of a magazine article which appeared in Playboy Magazine. The article features an extensive interview with Mark Lane, an attorney and author, who is critical of the Warren Commission's assessment of the assassination of President Kennedy
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny: Full circle with Scott Ludlam
No full textOn this episode of Democracy Sausage, Scott Ludlam, former Greens Deputy Leader and author of the new book Full Circle: A search for the world that comes next, joins Mark Kenny to discuss what he learnt from his time in politics and Australian climate policy. What role do corporate and private interests play in shaping Australian policy-making? Will the country make changes to political donation rules to make the system more transparent? And how can Australia make meaningful progress on climate policy? On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Mark Kenny speaks with former Greens Senator Scott Ludlam about Australian politics, his new book, and Section 44 of the Constitution
Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny: Truth is trouble with Malcolm Knox
No full textOn this Democracy Sausage Extra, award-winning journalist and author Malcolm Knox joins Mark Kenny to discuss the saga of Israel Folau - former star rugby union player sacked for sharing anti-LGBTQ views on social media - and how free speech got so complicated. The sacking of former star player Israel Folau by Rugby Australia for his comments on social media once again revealed faultlines which had recently been laid bare during Australia’s marriage equality plebiscite. So what did the saga reveal about freedom of expression in Australia? What is the significance of groups like the Australian Christian Lobby in Australia’s public discourse? And, with ‘free speech’ very much a political battleground, what might the future hold? On this Democracy Sausage Extra, Professor Mark Kenny speaks with Australian journalist and author Malcolm Knox about the Israel Folau issue, Australia’s evangelical movement, and the ‘culture wars’. This episode was recorded live as part of the ANU/Canberra Times ‘Meet the Author’ series
Survey report 1996/97 Voyage 3 Australian Antarctic Division Author - Richard Lemon / AUSLIG
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Aerial Photography
This is the latest of many unsuccessful attempts at acquiring aerial photography of Macquarie Island. If aerial photography is to be considered a priority for the Mapping Program's support of the scientific community it is evident that a different approach is required. Attempting to acquire a systematic coverage during a three to four day re-supply visit is unrealistic owing to the short time frame, emphasis on cargo operations and generally poor weather conditions. Other options put forward by Noel Ward in January this year are:
- Leave a suitably equipped aircraft on the island for a short summer season
- During a short ship visit place one aircraft under the control of the mapping program so that cargo operations cannot compromise attempts at aerial photography
- Engaging a contractor to acquire photography on a pay on results basis
Because of the weather conditions it is unrealistic to expect to be able to acquire photography of the whole island in one mission during a re-supply visit. The aircraft is required for cargo operations and it takes about 1-2 hours to equip the helicopter. If an aircraft were equipped and dedicated to the aerial photography it may be possible to photograph the island 'bit by bit' as the weather allows.
To improve response time most of the camera equipment could be permanently pre-fitted to the rack and a full wiring harness developed. This would reduce the time it takes to fit the camera equipment into the helicopter, enabling a faster response when weather conditions become suitable for aerial photography.
GPS Problems at Hurd Point
Problems with the Leica GPS equipment prevented the measurement of the baseline from the Aurora Camera Stand NMX1 to Hurd Point Trig NMX7. These problems may have been avoided if the surveyor, Frank Hoogesteger, had had the opportunity of testing the equipment prior to the departure of voyage 3.Taken from sections of the report:<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>This report details the survey work carried out on Macquarie Island during November and December of 1996 by the Australian Surveying and Land Information Group (AUSLIG) on behalf of the Australian Antarctic Division's Mapping Program. The principle aim of the program was to acquire aerial photography to enable the production of a new topographic map of the island. A number of other tasks were also required to be carried out. This report deals with each task and the results achieved.<br/><br/>The survey work was carried out by the following people:<br/><br/>Frank Hoogesteger - Tasmanian Department of Environment and Land Management<br/>Roger Handsworth - Platypus Engineering<br/>Richard Lemon - Australian Surveying and land Information Group<br/><br/>Although this report touches on the work carried out by Roger Handsworth and Frank Hoogesteger, it does not cover the specifics of their work, that being the subject of separate reports to be submitted the them.<br/><br/>Time Frame<br/><br/>The Macquarie Island field party departed Hobart at about 5pm on Monday 25th November 1996 aboard the Aurora Australis, voyage 3 of the ANARE re-supply season. Voyage 3 arrived at Macquarie Island at about 9am eastern standard summer time (UT+11) on Thursday 28th November. The survey party departed Macquarie Island at about 10am on Monday 2nd December and arrived back in Hobart at about 7am on Thursday 5th December 1996.<br/><br/>This provided three and a half days on the island in which to complete the survey program.<br/> <br/>Aims and Project Brief<br/><br/>The 1996/97 Survey Program for Macquarie Island lists the following tasks and those responsible for their execution:<br/><br/>1. Aerial Photography of the island and station area (Lemon/Handsworth)<br/>2. Precise leveling from AFN station, AUS211 RM1 and RM2 to Garden Cove Bench Mark AUS228 (Lemon)<br/>3. Field survey of station buildings and services to check and update Digital Station Information System (Lemon)<br/>4. Install tide gauge staff and carry out water level observations at Garden Cove (Handsworth/Lemon-assist)<br/>5. GPS baseline from the AFN Station AUS211 to the Garden Cove Tide Gauge Bench Mark AUS92 (Lemon)<br/>6. Retrieval of corner cube reflectors for use on Heard Island (Lemon)<br/>7. Re-establish the Management Zone boundaries and identify to the new Station Leader (Hoogesteger)<br/>8. Level connection by GPS from the aurora camera stand NMX1 to Hurd Point Trig. NMX7 (Hoogesteger)<br/>9. Level connection by EDM from Hurd Point Trig NMX7 to tide gauge sensor (Hoogesteger)<br/>10. Download data and Check Hurd Point Tide Gauge. Install temporary tide staff at Hurd Point and take water level and temperature readings (Hoogesteger)<br/>11. Carry out maintenance of the tide gauges at Garden Cove (Handsworth)<br/>12. On an opportunity basis check height and position of features on the plateau for ground truthing of SAR DEM (Lemon)<br/><br/>These tasks are listed in order of priority. <br/><br/>A copy of the 1996/97 Survey Brief for Macquarie Island is included as Appendix A
[Interview with Mark Lane in Playboy Magazine #2]
No full textPoor quality photocopies of a magazine article which appeared in Playboy Magazine. The article features an extensive interview with Mark Lane, an attorney and author, who is critical of the Warren Commission's assessment of the assassination of President Kennedy
Flavor chemistry of lemon-lime carbonated beverages
No full textThe most potent aroma-active components of Sprite® (SP), Sierra Mist® (SM), and 7UP® (7UP) were identified. Aroma extracts were prepared by liquid-liquid continuous extraction/solvent-assisted flavor evaporation (LLCE/SAFE). Twenty eight compounds were detected by gas chromatography-olfactometry (GCO) with linalool (floral, lavender), octanal (pungent orange) and 2,3-dehydro-1,8-cineole (minty) determined to be predominant aroma compounds based on their high flavor dilution (FD) factors by aroma extract dilution analysis (AEDA). The data indicate that lemon-lime is composed of a small number of compounds (22 at the most in SM) and only a subset of these may be important since many compounds were only detected at low FD factors.
Predominant aroma compounds in three commercial brands of lemon-lime carbonated beverages were quantified using static headspace solid phase microextraction (SPME) combined with stable isotope dilution assays (SIDA). The compounds chosen for quantification were 2,3-dehydro-1,8-cineole, 1,8-cineole, octanal, nonanal, decanal, linalool, borneol, isoborneol, neral, geranial, nerol, geraniol and p-cresol. Benzoic acid was quantified separately by HPLC using an external standardization method. Concentrations of the all compounds, except neral, differed between at least two brands. Concentrations of 1,8-cineole, octanal, nonanal, decanal, linalool, isoborneol, geraniol and benzoic acid differed among all brands. In contrast to FD factors, the calculated odor-activity values (OAVs) indicated that decanal was the most potent aroma compound, followed by octanal and dehydrocineole; with linalool and nonanal being moderately important to the aroma of lemon-lime carbonated beverages. Possible errors in the determination of threshold values and the nature of GCO analysis preclude the results of the two methodologies from matching exactly. The results demonstrate that lemon-lime carbonated beverages share many of the same compounds but the relative abundance of these compounds varies by brand. Recommendations for further research include conducting sensory model studies based on the quantification data and determining compound thresholds in a carbonated matrix.Item withdrawn by Mark Zulauf ([email protected]) on 2010-08-25T17:45:28Z
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[Interview with Mark Lane in Playboy Magazine #1]
No full textMagazine article which appeared in Playboy Magazine. The article features an extensive interview with Mark Lane, an attorney and author, who is critical of the Warren Commission's assessment of the assassination of President Kennedy
Capturing the evolution of customer–firm relationships: how customers become more (or less) valuable over time
No full textFew studies have examined the influence of marketing activities while accounting for customer dynamics over time. The authors contribute to this growing literature by extending the hurdle model to capture customer dynamics using a hidden Markov chain. We find our dynamic model performs better than static and latent class models. Our results suggest the customer base can be segmented into four segments: Deal-prone, Dependable, Active, and Event-driven. Each segment reacts differentially to marketing activities. Although catalogs influence both purchase incidence and the number of orders, this marketing activity has the largest impact on purchase incidence across all four segments. In contrast, retail promotions are more likely to influence the number of orders a customer will make for all of the segments except for the Deal-prone segment. For this segment, retail promotions have the strongest impact on purchase incidence
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